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Never give up on Georgetown Prep! My father, Reed Clark, a proud member of the Georgetown Prep class of 1947, delivered these words in a speech at his 70th High School Reunion last year. As a 1987 graduate of Georgetown…
A career in sales requires a lifetime of resilience. Having spent the better part of twenty-five years in sales, I have learned a few things about the ups and downs of life in the field. Incredible moments of bonding with…
My parents are blessed with good health (knock on wood!), considering both are seasoned octogenarians. They are living on their own in a large farmhouse and able to navigate the complexities of everyday life without assistance. Nevertheless, they have started…
My senior year in college was defined by several long road trips to visit various friends throughout the country. One of my most memorable adventures entailed a 13-hour drive from Durham, North Carolina to Ann Arbor, Michigan to experience the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game….
Roger the Dodger. Captain America. Captain Comeback. Heisman Trophy Winner. Hall of Famer. Incredible teammate. The legend of Roger Staubach is permanently etched in the football record books. Few have achieved so much success and so many accolades in their sports…
What is this? It’s a little too early for “One Shining Moment”, isn’t it? We are only down to the Final Four! Well, this post actually has nothing to do with March Madness or basketball. This is about the one…
Thanksgiving. A glorious time complete with family, food, football and fun. And, if you are like me, it’s also the perfect time to rake those leaves and prepare for the impending winter. Over the long break, the whole family attacked our yard with conviction. After…
Rocker Tom Petty suddenly and sadly passed away last week. But he has left us with an incredible legacy of music and memories that span a generation. While his hits are too numerous to mention, perhaps his most impactful song is the haunting tribute to…
I am not sure if Agnar ever made it off the island of Ios. His two nights may have turned into a lifetime. And while that is not a bad place to get “stuck”, we cannot let that same thing happen to us!
We need to fight complacency! We need to recognize that we are stuck. We need to break out of our rut! And we need to come up with a plan and execute!
Our lives are filled with competition that often boil down to critical one-on-one moments. Our ability to recognize the importance of these moments, and rise to the challenge, will ultimately define our personal and professional success. And one simple story illustrates the power of these moments….